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The Autumn Budget 2026 kept UK corporation tax at 25% and reinforced the UK's appeal to overseas investors — but rising employment costs, tighter cross-border reporting and structural decisions around EOR, subsidiaries and branches still shape the cost of entering the market. Here's what international businesses need to know before expanding into the UK.

The Autumn Budget 2026 chose stability over sweeping change — but rising employment costs, changes to capital allowances and new reliefs for founders, and incoming compliance requirements like Making Tax Digital and international transaction reporting still demand action. Here's what UK businesses need to know and do next.

Expanding internationally often means fragmented banking, hidden FX costs and slow payroll funding. Briars' global treasury management solution, powered by Axiom, brings international accounts, cross-border payments and cash visibility into one connected approach.

Ready to make your first US hire? This guide compares using an Employer of Record with setting up your own US entity, covering state-by-state compliance, tax exposure, costs and when to transition so UK businesses can choose the structure that fits both immediate needs and long-term plans.

An Employer of Record can be the quickest way to hire in a new country, but it isn't always the right long-term model. Understand when headcount, cost and control start to point towards your own local entity, what the transition involves and how to plan it.

Short-term business visitors to the UK can trigger PAYE, social security, immigration and permanent establishment risks — even when trips stay under 183 days. Briars busts the 183-day myth and explains how to keep your business compliant.

Discover the October 2026 Employment Rights Act changes. Learn what UK SMEs must do now to prepare for new harassment duties and tribunal rules.

Choosing your second international market isn’t simply a repeat of the first. With existing entities, people, payroll and infrastructure already in place, the next move needs to fit a much bigger picture. Explore the key questions businesses should ask before deciding where and how to expand next.

Corporate services — including accounting, tax, banking, and compliance — form the backbone of sustainable business growth. Discover why outsourcing these functions helps companies scale faster, reduce risks, and expand confidently into new markets.